Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course equips students with practical and theoretical skills for the engineering sector. Key areas of focus include: Technical & Hands-On Engineering: Hands-on workshop processes, mechanical theory, electronic circuit design, and 2D computer-aided drafting (CAD). Mathematical tools and practical techniques essential for technical problem-solving.: Essential workplace health and safety practices, verbal and written communication skills, and real-world work experience to prepare for employment or higher education.
Successful completion of this course will result in a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Maths
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
Engineering Workshop Theory 5N2136
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Electronics 5N1606
Engineering Workshop Processes 5N1608
Communications
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Engineering careers in healthcare, design, communications, manufacturing, food production, power generation and transport are some of the industries that graduates of engineering work in.
